A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2297912 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2299295 epoch_slot_no: 9695 block_no: 2297804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2019-03-10 03:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcad7be56ed7ef3c84ac70021654c3d17ed4602d1a4efa3a210b633eca58a1ae5Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: